The plan calls for requiring the government to buy American uranium to replenish their stockpiles and for other purposes.

A World Nuclear Association report released on Thursday showed that world uranium production dropped from 62,200 tonnes in 2016 to 53,500 tonnes in 2018.

The miner is optimistic about the Larocque East property potential following a summer drilling program on the Hurricane zone.

The Wheeler River project has probable resources of 109.4 million lb. of uranium dioxide.

Used fuel containers are being coated with copper.

Three holes were drilled outside the limits of the high grade area of the Triple R deposit.

The company said it cut 10 jobs in Wyoming and lowered its production rates, while adding that it does not plan to spend on development activities.

The Productivity Commission will look at best-practice examples of regulation that will remove unnecessary costs for mining companies.